Hike to the Filbling and Filblingsee on Fuschlsee in the Salzkammergut

After a brief return of winter in the Salzkammergut in late March, Shaggy and I headed for a smaller mountain this time – the Filbling, right on Lake Fuschl.

I hadn't known the mountain before, but it had been on my to-do list for a long time, as Filblingsee must be very magical. Unfortunately, due to the onset of winter, it wasn't really spectacular, but that doesn't matter – I'll just come back in the summer. 😄

The climb was a bit tougher than expected, but the view was well worth it – take a look:

Be sure to check out my reel on Instagram:

The hike to Filbling and Filblingsee

The start of the hike was directly at Fuschlsee from the car park. You'll find the starting point and the car park further down in my Komoot tour. From here, it's a steep climb up a narrow forest road to Filblingsee. After Filblingsee, you then have the option to continue to the summit cross. This path is rather „easy“ in terms of its condition, but you do have to climb a bit as it goes over hill and dale. At the top, you then stroll briefly along a beautiful ridge and have a fantastic view of Fuschlsee.

Key facts about the hike

7 km
✅ 650 hm
Approximately 2.5 hours
✅ It's best to bring your own snacks
✅ No reported vacancies
✅ Child & dog friendly
⚠️ Requires very good stamina
⛔️ Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs

⚠️ ATTENTION: We expressly point out that we accept no liability for accidents or possibly closed trails. Before hiking, check the availability of the trail and reflect on your own fitness.

Directions and parking facilities

The journey was relatively easy. You can either drive via St. Gilgen towards Fuschlsee, or as I did, via the A1 motorway with the Thalgau exit. From there, it's about another 15 minutes to the car park directly on the main road. This is free of charge. You'll find the car park below in my Komoot tour (Tip: You can start the car navigation to the starting point directly within the Komoot tour – your navigation app will then open).

You can check the public transport route directly here:

Places to stop for refreshments during your hike on the Filbling

There are no refreshment stops on this hike. ⛰️ It's best to bring a good snack and a nice coffee in a thermos flask - then you're definitely on the safe side. 🥪☕️

My conclusion on the hike directly on Lake Fuschl

The small but excellent hike with a challenging ascent rewards you with a great little hidden lake (Filblingsee), a beautiful summit, and a fantastic view of the Fuschlsee. All in all, an unknown but definitely worthwhile summit!

So, my clear recommendation is – I'll definitely be back here again. ✌🏼

Komoot tour to follow yourself

Further recommendation

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